Washington's 8th Congressional District, currently one of two Districts in the state to be represented by only one party in it's history and the only state district to not never elect a Democrat may change both soon. Although it's too close to call, Democrat Kim Schrier has a sizable lead over former state senator Dino Rossi.
Rossi, who almost was elected governor in 2004, started out the campaign painting himself as the guy who achieved the American Dream. He talked about working his way to get to college. He wound up the campaign with scare tactics accusing Schrier of supporting taxes that would be issued on the state level., which don't involve US House.
Schrier, referred to Rossi as a "career politician" , she emphasized her career as a pediatrician, outraged by Congress's attempts to overturn the Affordable Care Act. She also questioned Rossi's business dealings and refused a chance to repudiate those claims during their debate.
In what may have been the bluest election in Maple Valley history, Democrat Bill Ramos hold a lead over former house member Republican Chad Magendanz for position 1 of the 5th District House of Representatives, while Democrat Lisa Callen has the lead over freshman incumbent Republican Paul Graves for position 2. No Democrat has previously represented the 5th in Washington's House. The 5th LD, includes Maple Valley, Black Diamond, Issaquah, and North Bend.
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